Request for Information - F-15 Flow Control Valve Depot Activation Capabilities
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC/WAQ, has issued a Request for Information (RFI), also known as a Sources Sought, to identify potential industry sources capable of providing Depot Activation capabilities for the F-15EX Flow Control Valve. This market research aims to develop a Long-Term Support Strategy, improve supply chain efficiencies, and expand the supplier base for F-15EX Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and their subcomponents. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement focuses on the maintenance, repair, overhaul, upgrading, or rebuilding of the F-15EX Flow Control Valve, including all associated parts, spares, and the necessary technical data rights. The objective is to establish organic F-15EX maintenance capabilities, leveraging existing F-15 legacy assets. This includes contractor support for identifying requirements and designing, building, or purchasing Specialized Test Equipment (STE), Test Program Sets (TPS), and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) for depot-level hardware testing and repair.
Information Sought
The government is seeking industry input on:
- Capabilities for organically repairing components related to Depot Activation.
- Solutions for addressing Technical Data (TD)/data rights/Intellectual Property (IP) rights.
- Cost, schedule, and performance information for Depot Activation components.
- Efficient contracting solutions and industry best practices.
Submission Requirements & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (RFI)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026 (14 calendar days from the April 17, 2026 posting date).
- Statement of Intent to Respond: May 1, 2026 (within 14 calendar days of posting).
- Submission: Interested parties should submit an unclassified White Paper (CUI acceptable). This paper must include company information (Name, Incorporation Date, Employees, Security Clearance, History, Location, Contact Info, DUNS, Cage Code), and identify small business size standard based on NAICS code 334511 (1,350 employees) and any socioeconomic classifications. A single point of contact must be designated.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published: April 17, 2026.
Additional Notes
Responses will not be returned and may be used for government documentation and planning. Information is subject to Export Control (ITAR/EAR), requiring a Certified DD Form 2345. Foreign participation is not authorized.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Questions: Laura Harr (laura.harr@us.af.mil)
- Technical Questions: Jeffrey Hubbard (Jeffrey.hubbard.4@us.af.mil)